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2022 Kia Forte Owners Manual - Light bulbs



Owner’s Manuals 2022 Light bulbs

Light bulbs

Bulb replacement precaution

Please keep extra bulbs on hand with appropriate wattage ratings in case of emergencies.

Refer to "Bulb wattage" on page 8-4. When changing lamps, first turn off the engine at a safe place, firmly apply the parking brake and detach the battery’s negative (-) terminal.

WARNING

Working on the lights

Prior to working on the light, firmly apply the parking brake, ensure that the igni-tion switch is turned to the LOCK posi-tion and turn off the lights to avoid sudden movement of the vehicle burns to your skin or fingers, or an electric shock.

Use only bulbs of the specified wattage.

CAUTION

Light replacement

Be sure to replace the burned out bulb with one of the same wattage rating. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the fuse or electric wiring system.

CAUTION

Headlamp Lens

To prevent damage, do not clean the headlamp lens with chemical solvents or strong detergents.

 Lamp part malfunction due to net-work failure

The headlamp, taillight, and fog light may light up when the head lamp switch is turned ON, and not light up when the taillight or for light switch is turned ON.

This may be caused by network failure or vehicle electrical control system mal-function. If there is a problem, we rec-ommend the system be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.

Lamp part malfunction due to elec-trical control system stabilization

A normally functioning lamp may flicker momentarily. This momentary occur-rence is due to the stabilization function of the vehicle's electrical control system. If the lamp stops flickering after a few moments, the vehicle does not require service.

However, if the lamp goes out after the momentary flickering, or the flickering continues, we recommend the system be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

  •  If the light bulb or lamp connector is removed while the lamp is still on, the fuse box's electronic system may log it as a malfunction. Therefore, a lamp malfunction incident may be recorded as a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in the fuse box.
  • It is normal for an operating lamp to flicker momentarily. This is due to a stabilization function of the vehicle’s electronic control device. If the lamp lights up normally after momentarily blinking, then it is functioning as nor-mal.

However, if the lamp continues to flicker several times or turns off com-pletely, there may be an error in the vehicle’s electronic control device. Please have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer immediately.

NOTICE 

We recommend that the headlight aim-ing be adjusted after an accident or after the headlight assembly is reinstalled at an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

You can find moisture inside the lens of lamps after a car wash or driving in the rain. It is a natural event caused by the temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the lamp and does not mean a problem with its func-tions. The moisture inside the lamp would disappear if you drive the vehicle with the headlamp turned on, however, the level at which the moisture is removed may differ depending on the size/location/condition of the lamp. If the moisture continues to stay inside the lamp, we recommend that you have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

If you don’t have the necessary tools, the correct bulbs and the expertise, consult an authorized Kia dealer. In many cases, it is difficult to replace vehicle light bulbs because other parts of the vehicle must be removed before you can get to the bulb. This is especially true if you have to remove the headlamp assembly to get to the bulb(s).

Removing/installing the headlamp assembly can result in damage to the vehicle.

If non-genuine parts or substandard bulbs are used, it may lead to blowing a fuse or other wiring damages.

Do not install extra lamps or LEDs to the vehicle. If additional lights are installed, it may lead to lamp malfunctions and flickering. Additionally, the fuse box and other wiring may be damaged.

Light bulb position (Front)

Head lamp - Type A

Head lamp - Type B

Fog lamp

  1. Headlamp (High/Low) (Bulb type)
  2. Side marker (Bulb type)
  3. Front turn signal lamp (Bulb type)
  4. Position lamp / Day time running lamp (LED type)
  5. Headlamp (High) (LED type)
  6. Headlamp (Low) (LED type)
  7. Front turn signal lamp (LED type)
  8. Side marker (LED type)
  9. Front fog lamp (LED type)

Light bulb position (Rear)

Rear combination lamp - Type A

Rear combination lamp - Type B

Rear turn signal lamp / Back up lamp

License plate lamp

High mounted stop lamp

  1. Stop/Tail lamp (Bulb type)
  2. Tail lamp (Bulb type)
  3. Side marker (Bulb type)
  4. Stop lamp (LED type)
  5. Tail lamp (LED type)
  6. Side marker (LED type)
  7. Rear turn signal lamp (Bulb type)
  8. Back Up lamp (Bulb type)
  9. License plate lamp (Bulb type)
  10. High mounted stop lamp (Bulb or LED type)

Light bulb position (Side)

Side repeater lamp

1. Side repeater lamp (LED type)

Headlamp (High/Low) (Bulb type) bulb replacement

Head lamp Type A

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
  3. Disconnect the headlamp bulb socket-connector.
  4. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the bulb-socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb-socket align with the slots on the headlamp assembly.
  5. Install a new bulb-socket assembly in the headlamp assembly by aligning the tabs on the bulb-socket with the slots in the headlamp assembly. Push the bulb-socket into the headlamp assembly and turn the bulb-socket clockwise.
  6. Connect the headlamp bulb socket-connector.
  7. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.

Headlamp bulb

WARNING

Halogen bulbs

  • Halogen bulbs contain pressurized gas that will produce flying pieces of glass if broken.
  • Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abrasions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid contact with liquids. Never touch the glass with bare hands. Residual oil may cause the bulb to overheat and burst when lit. A bulb should be operated only when installed in a headlight.
  • If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediately and carefully dispose of it.
  • Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down before handling it.

Front turn signal lamp/Position lamp (Bulb type) bulb replace-ment

Head lamp - Type A

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the bulb-socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb-socket align with the slots on the headlamp assembly.
  3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pressing it in and rotating it coun-terclockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the bulb-socket. Pull the bulb out of the bulb-socket.
  4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the bulb-socket and rotating it until it locks into place.

Install the socket in the headlamp assembly by aligning the tabs on the bulb-socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the bulb-socket into the headlamp assembly and turn the socket clockwise.

Side marker (Bulb type) bulb replacement

Headlamp Type A

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the
  3. Remove the bulb from the bulb-socket by pulling it out.
  4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the bulb-socket.
  5. Install the bulb-socket in the head lamp assembly by aligning the tabs on the bulb-socket with the slots in the headlamp assembly.Push the bulb-socket into the headlamp assembly and turn the bulb-socket clockwise.
    bulb-socket counterclockwise until
    the tabs on the bulb-socket align with7the slots on the headlamp assembly.

Position lamp/Daytime running lamp (LED type) bulb replace-ment

Headlamp Type A

Headlamp (LED type) bulb replacement

Headlamp Type B

If the position lamp/daytime running lamp (LED) (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit.

A skilled technician should check or repair the position lamp/daytime run-ning lamp (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.

If the Front turn signal lamp (1), High beam lamp (2), Low beam lamp (3), Day time running lamp/Position lamp(4), side marker (5) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit.

A skilled technician should check or repair the head lamp (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.

Front fog lamp (LED type) bulb replacement

If the front fog lamp (LED) (1), does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit.A skilled technician should check or repair the front fog lamp (LED), for it may dam-age related parts of the vehicle.

Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement

If the side repeater lamp (LED) (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.The LED lamp cannot be replaced as a single component because it is an integrated

unit. The LED lamp has to be replaced with the unit.A skilled technician should check or repair the side repeater lamp (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.

Stop and tail lamp/side marker (Bulb type) bulb replacement

Rear combination lamp - Type A

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Loosen the light assembly retaining screws with a cross-tip screwdriver.
  3. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehi-7cle.
  4. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
  5. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclock-wise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.

Tail lamp (Inside) (Bulb type) bulb replacement

Rear combination lamp - Type A

  1. Open the liftgate lid.
  2. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counter-clockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
  3. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
  4. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
  5. Install the rear combination lamp assembly to the body of the vehicle.
  6. Loosen the retaining screw of the lift-gate lid cover and then remove the cover.
  7. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclock-wise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
  8. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counter clockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
  9. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
  10. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
  11. Install the liftgate lid cover.

 

Stop and tail lamp (LED type)

bulb replacement

Rear combination lamp - Type B

If the stop (1) and tail (2) lamp (LED), does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit.

A skilled technician should check or repair the stop and tail lamp (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.

Side marker (LED type) bulb replacement

Rear combination lamp - Type B

If the side marker (LED) (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamp cannot be replaced as a single compo nent because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamp has to be replaced with the unit. A skilled technician should check or repair the side marker (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.

Rear turn signal lamp (Bulb type)

If the rear turn signal lamp (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Back up lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement


If the back up lamp (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an autho-rized Kia dealer.

License plate lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement

  1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens cover from lamp housing.
  2. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclock-wise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
  3. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.
  4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the bulb-socket.
  5. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
  6. Align the lens cover tabs with the lamp housing notches and snap the lens into place.

High mounted stop lamp (bulb type) bulb replacement

  1. Open the liftgate lid.
  2. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclock-wise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
  3. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counter-clockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
  4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
  5. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly.Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.

High mounted stop lamp (LED type) bulb replacement

If the high mounted stop lamp (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Map lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement

WARNING

Prior to working on the Interior lamps, ensure that the “OFF” button is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock.

  1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens cover from lamp housing.
  2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.

If the map lamp (LED) (1), does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an 7 authorized Kia dealer.

The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit.

A skilled technician should check or repair the map lamp (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.

Map lamp (LED type) bulb replacement

If the map lamp (LED) (1), does not oper-

ate, have the vehicle checked by an 7 authorized Kia dealer.

The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit.

A skilled technician should check or repair the map lamp (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.

Room lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement

WARNING

Prior to working on the Interior lamps, ensure that the “OFF” button is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock.

  1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens cover from lamp housing.
  2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
  3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
  4. Align the lens cover tabs with the lamp housing notches and snap the lens into place.

CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or damage the lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

Room lamp (LED type) bulb replacement

If the room lamp (LED) (1), does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit.

A skilled technician should check or repair the room lamp (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.

Vanity mirror lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement

WARNING

Prior to working on the Interior lamps, ensure that the “OFF” button is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock.

  1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lamp assembly from interior.
  2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
  3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
  4. Install the lamp assembly to interior.

CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or damage the lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

Liftgate room lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the lamp assembly by using a flat-blade screwdriver.
  3. Remove the cover from the lamp assembly.
  4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
  5. Install a new bulb in the socket.
  6. Install the cover to the lamp assembly.
  7. Install the lamp assembly to the body of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or damage the lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

Glove box lamp (Bulb type) replacement

  1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lamp assembly from interior.
  2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
  3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
  4. Install the lamp assembly to interior.

CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or damage the lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

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